UNIVERSITY CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS CONFERENCE ROOM
JANUARY 25, 2007
Chair Julie Shadoan called the meeting to order at 3:45 P.M.
Members present were: *Janice Chadha, *Walter Collett, *Thad Crews II, *Melissa Hakman,
Kacy Harris, *Kate Hudepohl, *Rachel Kinder, Joan Krenzin, Richard Miller, *Beth Plummer,
Retta Poe, *Bryan Reaka, Robert Reber, *Julie Shadoan, *Jan Hunt-Shepherd, *Michelle
Trawick, *Carol Watwood, *Richard Weigel. Alternate members present were: Skylar Jordan
for *Katharine Pettit. Members absent were: Freida Eggleton, Andy Ernest, Sylvia Gaiko,
*Angela Irwin, *Heather Pulliam, *Vernon Sheeley, Lawrence Snyder.
* Indicates Voting Members
The minutes of December 13, 2006 were approved as presented.
REPORT FROM THE CHAIR
In a memo dated Tuesday, January 23, 2007, Chair Shadoan asked if any UCC member
would like to move any consent item to the Action Agenda. Hearing none, Michelle
Trawick moved approval of the following electronic Consent Agenda:
Chair Shadoan reported that the Consent Agenda passed 14-0.
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES CURRICULUM
COMMITTEE CONSENT AGENDA
From the Department of Special Instructional Programs:
Course Title:
Current Prereq:
Proposed Prereq:
Current Coreq:
Proposed Coreq:
Implementation:
LTCY 420 Reading in the Primary Grades
LTCY 320, ELED 345 and ELED 355 with grades of “C” or higher; and
admission to Teacher Education Pending
LTCY 320, ELED 345 and ELED 355 with grades of “C” or higher; and
admission to Teacher Education pending
ELED 365, ELED 407
None
Summer 2007
(Editorial changes were noted and corrected for the official record)
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POTTER COLLEGE OF ARTS AND LETTERS CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
CONSENT AGENDA
For Information
One-Time Only Course Offering:
Course Title:
ART 406 Gender, and Diversity
Consent
Course Title:
Current Prereq:
Proposed Prereq:
Implementation:
THEA 300 Acting II
THEA 101
THEA 101 and PERF 205, or permission of instructor
Fall 2007
(Editorial changes were noted and corrected for the official record)
Course Title:
Current Prereq:
Current Coreq:
Proposed Prereq:
Proposed Prereq:
Implementation:
MLNG 474 Teaching Foreign Language
EDU 250, EXED 330, EDU 403 or SEC 351, PSY 310
SEC 453
EDU 250, EXED 330, SEC 351, PSY 310
SEC 453
Spring 2007
(Editorial changes were noted and corrected for the official record)
Course Suspensions
FREN 425 19th Century French Literature
FREN 440 Early French Literature
FREN 442 17th Century French Literature
SPAN 478 Twentieth Century Latin America
Implementation:
Spring 2007
(Editorial changes were noted and corrected for the official record)
Course Deletions
LAT 397 Word Study: VOC & SEM
PORT 140 Elementary Portuguese
RUSS 260 Intermediate Russian
RUSS 261 Intermediate Russian (continued)
RUSS 464 Nineteenth Century Russian Literature
RUSS 465 Soviet Literature
SPAN 375 Latin American Women
FREN 424 Montpellier II
FREN 441 16th Century French Literature
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ENG 195 HON Brain & Renaissance
ENG 199 HON Topics in Composition
ENG 201 Informal Essay
ENG 336 The Shakespeare Play
ENG 405 Phonetics
ENG 456 Elizabethan Drama
Implementation:
Spring 2007
(Editorial changes were noted and corrected for the official record)
COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
CONSENT AGENDA
Course Revision
Course Title:
Current Prereq:
Proposed Prereq:
Implementation:
CFS 375 Meeting and Convention Management\
CFS 271 or permission from the instructor
Junior standing or permission from the instructor
Spring 2008
Course Suspension
SWRK 440 Organizational Renewal and Development
Implementation:
Fall 2007
REPORT FROM THE OGDEN COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE CONSENT AGENDA
For Information
One-Time-Only Offering
ME 180 Freshman Design II
Course Suspension
HORT 412, Modern Fruit Production
Implementation:
Fall 2007
Course Deletions
EM 212 Statics
ME 101 ME Freshman Experience
ME 230 Engineering Mechanics
ME 362 Thermal-Fluid Sciences
ME 450 Materials Process and Selection
MET 227 Engineering Statics
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MET 232 Introduction to Material Science
MET 302 Heat Power I
MET 304 Heat Power Lab
MET 307 Engineering Cost Analysis
MET 310 Engineering Instrumentation and Measurement
MET 312 Heat-Power II
MET 322 Mechanisms
MET 327 Dynamics
MET 332 Machine Design I
MET 337 Strength of Materials
MET 339 Strength of Materials Laboratory
MET 352 Fluid Mechanics
MET 354 Fluid Mechanics Laboratory
MET 392 Manufacturing Processes
MET 462 Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
MET 471 Industrial Ventilation
MET 442 Advanced Machine Design
MET 494 MET Senior Project
Implementation:
Spring 2007
Program Deletions
Electromechanical Engineering Technology, Reference # 540
Mechanical Engineering Technology, Reference # 544
Implementation:
Spring 2007
REPORT FROM THE GORDON FROM COLLEGE OF BUSINESS CURRICULUM
COMMITTEE CONSENT AGENDA
For Information:
Change Course Prefixs from the Department of Computer Information Systems from
CIS to SM:
SM 346, 347, 348, 443, 444, 446, 447.
Implementation:
Fall 2007
Make the following course the revisions:
Course Title:
Current Prereq:
Implementation:
ACCT 312 Accounting Information Systems
ACCT 301 (or concurrent) and 310 (or concurrent) with grades of “C” or
better; CIS 343 (243).
ACCT 300 and ACCT 310 (or concurrent) with grades of “C” or better;
CIS 243 (or concurrent)
Fall 2007
Course Title:
ACCT 402 Contemporary Accounting Issues
Proposed Prereq:
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Current Prereq:
Proposed Prereq:
Implementation:
Course Title:
Current Listing:
ACCT 301 with grade of “C” or better and senior standing
ACCT 301 and ACCT 310 with grades of “C” or better. Expected
graduation date within 12 months of enrollment
Fall 2007
Implementation:
ACCT 410 Advanced Managerial Cost Accounting
Examines advanced theories and concepts in the field of managerial cost
accounting, including transfer pricing, inventory planning, and quality
control. The student is required to prepare solutions to problems using
electronic spreadsheets. Students also are required to make business
decisions in a business simulation.
Examines advanced theories and concepts in the field of managerial cost
accounting, including transfer pricing, capital budgeting, inventory
planning, cost estimation, non-financial performance measures, and
quality costs.
Fall 2007
Course Title:
Proposed Title:
Implementation:
ACCT 430 Tax Accounting
ACCT 430 Federal Taxation – Individuals
Fall 2007
Course Title:
Proposed Title:
Implementation:
ACCT 431 Advanced Tax Accounting
ACCT 431 Federal Taxation – Business Entities
Fall 2007
Course Title:
Current Prereq:
ACCT 460 CPA Problems
ACCT 301 & 310 with a grade of “C” or better and senior standing.
Expected graduation date within 12 months of enrollment.
ACCT 402 (or concurrent) with a grade of “C” or better. Expected
graduation date within 12 months of enrollment.
Fall 2007
Proposed Listing:
Proposed Prereq:
Implementation:
Course Title:
Current Listing:
Proposed Listing:
Implementation:
CIS 141 Basic Computer Literacy
An introduction to basic computer literacy concepts and application
software tasks for the Windows operating environment and MS Office
(Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint). Students will also learn to use
the World Wide Web and electronic mail. Much of the class instruction
uses web delivery. Students who have earned credit in CS 145 may not
enroll in CIS 141.
An introduction to the breadth of information technology and the role of
computer based devices for everyday problem solving in life, work and
research. Practical experience with current as well as emerging
technologies is provided. Students who have earned credit in CS 145 may
not enroll in CIS 141.
Fall 2007
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Course Title:
Proposed Number:
Implementation:
Course Title:
Current Listing:
Proposed Listing:
Implementation:
Course Title:
Current Listing:
Proposed Listing:
Implementation:
CIS 343 Principles of MIS
CIS 243 Principles of MIS
Fall 2007
CIS 347 Introductory Business Telecommunications
Introduction to networking and telecommunications management issues in
a business environment; topics include communication principles, local
and wide area network design, TCP/IP, network operating systems and the
strategic application of network technology. Course includes a variety of
laboratory activities designed to help prepare students for industry
certification:
Introduction to telecommunications, network, and related system issues
and applications in an organizational setting.
Fall 2007
CIS 444 Information Systems Management
Management of the CIS function including project management, systems
planning, control, and operations management. This is a capstone class for
the major and should be taken in the student’s final semester.
Management of the organization’s data resources and information flow,
including: project management, systems planning, control, and operations.
Fall 2007
Program Revision (Moved from Action Agenda to Consent)
Program Title:
Reference Number:
Proposed Title:
Implementation:
Computer Information Systems
706
Business Systems Management
Fall 2007
Course Revisions:
Course Title:
Proposed Number:
Implementation:
MGT 300 Legal Environment of Business
MGT 200 Legal Environment of Business
Summer 2007
Course Title:
Proposed Number:
Implementation:
MGT 310 Organization and Management
MGT 210 Organization and Management
Summer 2007
Course Title:
Current Hours:
Proposed Hours:
Implementation:
ACCT 300 Intermediate Financial Accounting I
3
4
Fall 2007
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The motion was seconded. The motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS ACTION AGENDA
REPORT FROM THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
Action Agenda
From the Department of Special Instructional Programs:
Bryan Reaka moved approval of the following course revision:
Course Title:
Proposed Title:
Current Prereq:
Proposed Prereq:
Implementation:
EXED 330 Introduction to Exceptional Child Education: Diversity in
Learning
EXED 330 Introduction to Exceptional Education: Diversity in Learning
EDU 250 or MGE 275; PSY 310
EDU 250, MGE 275, AGED 250, or SEC 365; and PSY 310
Summer 2007
The motion was seconded. The motion carried.
REPORT FROM THE POTTER COLLEGE OF ARTS & LETTERS CURRICULUM
COMMITTEE
Action Agenda
Bryan Reaka moved approval of the following course revision:
Course Title:
Current Hours:
Proposed Hours:
Implementation:
PS 299 Contemporary Topics in Political Science
3
1-3
Fall 2007
The motion was seconded. The motion carried.
Bryan Reaka moved approval of the following new course:
Course Title:
Credit Hours:
Prereq:
FLK 310 Community Traditions & Global Corporate Culture
3
None
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Listing:
Implementation:
Multicultural study of community traditions and corporate culture in the
global world.
Fall 2007
The motion was seconded. The motion carried.
Bryan Reaka moved approval of the following new course:
Course Title:
Credit Hours:
Prereq:
Listing:
Implementation:
MLNG 410 Second Language Acquisition
3
Enrollment in P-12 certification program in French, German or Spanish
and successful completion of at least two upper-division courses in the
teaching language.
Introduction to principal theories of the acquisition of a second or foreign
language. Explores how language learning styles and strategies relate to
language acquisition and implications for the classroom.
Fall 2007
The motion was seconded. The motion carried.
(Editorial changes were noted and corrected for the official record)
Bryan Reaka moved approval of the following new course from Women’s Studies:
Course Title:
Credit Hours:
Prereq:
Listing:
Implementation:
WOMN 491 Practicum in Women’s Studies
3
Junior Standing, WOMN 200 and instructor permission
Practical experience volunteering with cooperating community
organizations that address the needs of women or deal in some compelling
way with gender issues.
Fall 2007
The motion was seconded. The motion carried.
REPORT FROM THE OGDEN COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
Action Agenda
Bryan Reaka moved approval of the following new course from the Department of Computer
Science
Course Title:
Credit Hours:
Prereq:
CS 239 Problem Solving with Computational Techniques
3
Math 117 or higher
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Listing:
Implementation:
Solving engineering problems using computational techniques. Topics
include problem definition, algorithm development, flowcharting,
input/output and structured programming. (May count as 1.5 hours
towards a major/minor in Computer Science.)
Summer 2007
The motion was seconded. The motion carried.
Bryan Reaka moved approval of the following new course from the Department of
Engineering
Course Title:
Credit Hours:
Prereq:
Listing:
Implementation:
EE 479 Fundamentals of Optoelectronics
2
EE 220 and 473
An introduction to the principles of electronic devises that interact with
light. Topics include the generation and propagation of light; basic
geometrical and wave optics; Snell’s Law; polarization; optical storage;
LEDs; micro-opto-electromechanical systems; optical sensors; fiber
optics; solar cells; and fundamentals of lasers.
Summer 2007
The motion was seconded. The motion carried.
Bryan Reaka moved approval of the following new courses from the Department of
Engineering
Course Title:
Credit Hours:
Prereq:
Coreq:
Listing:
Implementation:
Course Title:
Credit Hours:
Prereq:
Coreq:
Listing:
CE 440 Masonry Design and Construction
3
CE 382, CE 370, and CE 371
CE 441
Principles in the design and construction of masonry structures in
accordance with the American Concrete Institute. Current and historical
properties of brick, natural block, natural stone, mortar, grout, and
reinforcement. Design and constructability of masonry columns, shear
walls, and unreinforced and reinforced masonry structures.
Fall 2007
CE 441 Masonry Construction Lab
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CE 382, CE 370, CE 371
CE 440
The laboratory component of CE 440 Masonry Design and Construction.
Projects include mortar testing, grout testing, strength testing of masonry
block and clay brick, block wall testing, developing plan and
specifications for the construction of masonry structures, and inspection
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Implementation:
techniques of masonry systems.
Fall 2007
The motion was seconded. The motion carried.
Bryan Reaka moved approval of the following program revision from the Department of
Engineering
Program Title:
Current Hours:
Proposed Hours:
Identification:
Implementation:
Electrical Engineering, Reference Number 537
133.5
137.5
Add EE 479 Fundamentals of Optoelectronics (2 hours)
Fall 2007
REPORT FROM THE GORDON FORD COLLEGE OF BUSINESS CURRICULUM
COMMITTEE
Action Agenda
Bryan Reaka Moved approval of the following program revision:
Program Title:
Reference Number:
Current Hours:
Proposed Hours:
Identification:
Implementation:
Accounting
602
76
77
The credit hours for one of the required courses (ACCT 300) have been
increased from 3 to 4. Accordingly, the total credit hours in the
Accounting Program will increase from 76 to 77
Fall 2007
Bryan Reaka moved approval of the following course revisions:
Course Title:
ACCT 300 Intermediate Financial Accounting I
Current Credit Hours: 3
Proposed Hours:
4
Implementation:
Fall 2007
The motion was seconded. The motion carried.
Bryan Reaka moved approval of the following course revisions:
Course Title:
Proposed Title:
Current Listing:
CIS 346 Business Applications Development
CIS 346 Business Resource Development
Introduction to database management concepts in an organizational
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Proposed Listing:
Implementation:
environment. Topics include relational database theory; analysis and
design concepts; selecting, identifying, and planning a system project;
process, logic, data, and object oriented analysis; SQL; forms, techniques
and reports.
An introduction to the principles and concepts of business resources
development and management. Emphasis on developing strategic
advantage through deployment of appropriate systems.
Fall 2007
The motion was seconded. The motion carried.
Bryan Reaka moved approval of the following course revisions:
Course Title:
Proposed Title:
Current Listing:
Proposed Listing:
Implementation:
CIS 348 Information Systems Architecture
CIS 348 Business Systems Architecture
Course examines the various hardware and software system architectures
commonly used in business information systems. Topics include
processors, memory, peripherals, data organization, and operating systems.
Course includes a variety of laboratory activities designed to help prepare
students for industry certification.
An introduction to the various system architectures common to modern
business systems.
Fall 2007
The motion was seconded. The motion carried.
Bryan Reaka moved approval of the following course revisions:
Course Title:
Proposed Title:
Current Listing:
Proposed Listing:
Implementation:
CIS 443 Computer Information Systems Applications
CIS 443 Business Intelligence
Information systems development for business including 1) the application
of particular types of software packages languages, 2) hardware
considerations, and 3) an exposure to systems design and implementation
in a project environment.
Examination of tools and systems used to support strategic planning and
decision making.
Fall 2007
The motion was seconded. The motion carried.
Bryan Reaka moved approval of the following course revisions:
Course Title:
Proposed Title:
Current Listing:
CIS 446 Advanced Business Applications Development
CIS 446 Security, Risk and Threat Management
Advanced application development concepts in an organizational
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Proposed Listing:
Implementation:
environment. Topics include development and implementation concepts,
software project management; process, logic, data, and object oriented
modeling; interface design; distributed systems; information systems
testing, implementation, installation, conversion, documentation, and
maintenance.
Examination of security and risk management in organizational systems.
Cost-benefit issues, access, availability and efficiency will be analyzed.
Fall 2007.
The motion was seconded. The motion carried.
Bryan Reaka moved approval of the following course revisions:
Course Title:
Proposed Title:
Current Listing:
Proposed Listing:
Implementation:
CIS 447 Advanced Business Telecommunications
CIS 447 Electronic Commerce Systems
Advanced issues in telecommunications including; network design,
network management, troubleshooting, and emerging telecommunications
technologies. Course includes a variety of laboratory activities designed to
help prepare students for industry certification.
Examination of electronic commerce systems, processes and technologies,
and how such systems may be used to develop competitive advantage.
Fall 2007
The motion was seconded. The motion carried.
Bryan Reaka moved approval of the following course revisions:
Course Title:
Proposed Number:
Current Prereq:
Proposed Prereq:
Implementation:
MGT 320 Basic Marketing Concepts
MGT 220 Basic Marketing Concepts
Junior Standing
Sophomore Standing
Fall 2007
The meeting adjourned at 4:05 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
______________________
Julie Shadoan, Chair
___________________________
Richard Miller, AVPAA
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Lou Stahl White, Recorder
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